The Premier League has expressed its commendation for the Super Eagles’ players following their achievement of reaching the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This accomplishment came after a compelling victory over South Africa in the semi-final clash on Wednesday.
In the 65th minute of the game, Jose Peseiro’s team took the lead when William Troost-Ekong successfully converted a penalty earned by Victor Osimhen. However, the dramatic turn of events saw Teboho Mokoena equalize for Bafana Bafana through a spot kick in the 90th minute. The match ultimately culminated in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory for Nigeria at Stade Bouake in Ivory Coast, securing their spot in the final against the host country.
Expressing their excitement on Wednesday night, the official Premier League account celebrated the Nigerian players actively contributing to the league. Specifically, they lauded the performances of Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Ola Aina, who all played pivotal roles for Nigeria in the semi-final.
The Premier League’s tweet read: “Nigeria book their place in the AFCON final! 🇳🇬. Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Ola Aina all featured in their semi-final win against South Africa.”
Providing a brief overview of the players’ roles, Ola Aina is a defender for Nottingham Forest, while Frank Onyeka is a defensive midfielder for Brentford. Additionally, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey represent Fulham in their respective positions.
Looking ahead, the Super Eagles are set to face the host nation, the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, in the final. The showdown is scheduled on Sunday at the Allassane Quattarra Stadium in Abidjan at 21:00 WAT. As anticipation builds for this crucial encounter, the Nigerian players’ contributions to the Premier League are acknowledged and celebrated internationally.
